Suzuki Gs 500 k6 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 500 k6
83%
MOT pass rate · 77 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gs 500 k6 is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gs 500 k6 | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 29,411 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 77 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 500 k6
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gs 500 k6 is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Gs 500 k6 report Full Suzuki Swift report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.